Parkinson disease

2017-06-13 07:43:39
My mother aged 80 suffering from Parkinson. She is taking Syndopa Plus trice a day (prescribed by a physician). Now she is not in position to stand & walk independently. A month back she was standing, walking & eating independently. please suggest.
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It needs detailed neurological examination and an MRI  needs to be done at the end of neurologist  before making any change in medications . Depressions also needs to be ruled out which is quiet common in parkinson if neurologist also feel so.

Answered2017-06-14 09:58:33

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